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Leading African accelerator 88mph is to partner with Google to “fill the gaps” in the early stage ecosystem. The two organizations will provide extended hands-on support for startups including mentoring, as well as providing legal and IP advice.

“The partnership will see more support channelled to 88mph’s accelerator program and tech hub 88mph Garage Nairobi as well as the launching of 88mph in Cape Town later this year.

“Plans are already underway to setup operations in West Africa by 2013, expected to render 88mph a Pan-African footprint…

“We aren’t simply copying the Y-Combinator model as we don’t believe it is appropriate in an emerging market context. With Google’s support, we are able to provide the extra resources necessary to compensate for a less developed angel and mentor network, which characterizes an emerging market,” Nikolai Barnwell, 88mph Program Manager in Nairobi, said.

According to HumanIPO 88mph is looking to invest $200,000 more in startups before the end of the year. It has launched an accelerator program for eight to 15 startups which starts on September 15. Applications close on August 15.

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